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Golden Axe Xbox 360
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68 out of 100

Mixed or average reviews - based on 10 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 10
  3. Negative: 1 out of 10
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  1. Xboxic
    80
    For those who experienced the bliss of the original arcade title, Golden Axe for Xbox Live Arcade is an essential addition to a collection- regardless of its longevity.
  2. TeamXbox
    78
    If you're a fan of the original Golden Axe, this is definitely worth a download, as it's essentially the exact same game you played in the arcade. The combat is just as basic, the magic looks just as bad-ass, and the end boss is still frustratingly tough.
  3. IGN
    75
    Co-op play over Xbox Live greatly extends the game's lifeline, and its emphasis on using a degree of strategy and communication over much more frantic titles such as Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles provides a nice change of pace. Its charm will probably wear off after two or three times.
  4. Official Xbox Magazine
    75
    It's enjoyable enough for a few go-rounds, especially in co-op mode, and that makes it one of the more endearing retro ports to hit Live Arcade. [Oct 2007, p.78]
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  5. GamesRadar
    70
    Much like a lot of the arcade games back then, Golden Axe is fairly short and doesn't have a lot of replayability, as every enemy will appear in the exact same spot every time you play, and there are no branching paths. But for 400 MS points, a classic brawler with functional online play is something that belongs in your Live Arcade library.
  6. Official Xbox Magazine UK
    70
    Short but still ass-kickingly sweet! [Sept 2007, p.110]
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  7. GameSpot
    65
    Between its unlimited continues and crusty looks, you're probably only going to be interested in this game if you liked it back in 1989.
  8. Eurogamer
    60
    Golden Axe, then. Big, brutish, three-button sprite-based fantasy brawler with bags of nostalgic moments and inexplicable co-op charm: Yours to buy for the 39th time for just 400 points.
  9. X360 Magazine UK
    60
    There's online co-op available too, but, unlike Sonic's outing, we feel it would be hard pushed to attract many beyond-nostalgia hunters. [Issue#24, p.100]
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  10. Xbox World 360 Magazine UK
    40
    Hold out for infinitely superior "Streets of Rage 2." [Oct 2007, p.96]
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8.0 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 4 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 2
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 2
  3. Negative: 0 out of 2
  1. MiguelG.
    9
    Nostalgia at its best. Nothing more, nothing less than the original. The "end-cut scene" is glorious in all its kitsch mood, and "cute" too. Brilliant in a very special way. Too bad its historical value is lost for the lack of a "proper" box, and box-art.… Full Review »
  2. TylerG.
    10
    If u loved the arcade version then u will love this wayyy more. Its a great game that all should love.
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